What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[520fd]

Won a free oil change for my HOG club mileage contest. Went to the dealer today and had my oil changed. Also did the 15000 mi. check. The dealer said the tranny oil was migrating to the primary. 13 OZ. They also did the Factory vent recall while I was there. Good for another 5000 Miles.

 

[TrainingWheels]

Put on a heated Mustang seat today. Then I spent 2 hours trying to put the rear seat bolt on. I guess I will try again tomorrow. Also need to pick up a '19 accessories connector to hook up the seat. This was the first time I'd taken off the seat, probably explains why the seat bolt was laying on the frame instead of being installed Need to finish, it's getting cold even here in Amarillo

 

[cowboy472]

Hi Training Wheels

I have had that problem with the seat bolt also. I had to learned the hard way. That not all after market seats fit with the passenger grab handles on. Some times they have to be removed !

 

[TrainingWheels]

Hi Training Wheels

I have had that problem with the seat bolt also. I had to learned the hard way. That not all after market seats fit with the passenger grab handles on. Some times they have to be removed !

Mustang claims that it fits. Also, the bolt was laying lose with the original seat on it. I'll have to put the original seat on and see how it fits.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Put on a heated Mustang seat today. Then I spent 2 hours trying to put the rear seat bolt on. I guess I will try again tomorrow. Also need to pick up a '19 accessories connector to hook up the seat. This was the first time I'd taken off the seat, probably explains why the seat bolt was laying on the frame instead of being installed Need to finish, it's getting cold even here in Amarillo

After switching to an Ultimate Tall Boy Seat, it's 1" longer than stock, it became very difficult to see behind it and hard get that short stock seat bolt started in the tighter space . Solved the problem by getting an extended height Revco Seat Knob. Some have also made similar diy versions.

 

[PosseRider]

Got the Tri all serviced . Changed the windshield from Freedom ( now in the dumpster) to an older LRS with no scratches back on. Washed it & thinking about the ceramic, Nucseal told me about. Also put a new screen protector on. (also another Nucseal copy). I like it when friends try something & then tell about it with pics showing end result. Thanks again Pat :clapping::clapping:

Oh yeah, took off the tank lift kit. Just didn't care for them.

 

[TrainingWheels]

Mounted and wired DK Custom's Stealth LED Driving Lights. Replaced the OEM Seat Screw with Rivco's 2 1/2" Knurled Seat Knob. The longer knob is much needed with the one inch longer than stock Ultimate Seat. Did some quick cleaning with Purple Slice to remove bugs and lite grime from yesterday's run to Dealership for their April Lunch Ride. Maybe some installs tomorrow, but best of all.....some ride time!!

Rivco Seat Knob....no more fumbling with a screwdriver deep in that dark cavity.View attachment 71003

The bolt like that came stock on my "19 trike. Problem with it is on the new Mustang seat is that it is too tall. The seat hangs over the hole so even if I finally get it in the hole it will quickly put a hole in the seat:-( Mustang is working on a solution now. I'm sure it will be a shorter bolt, we'll see.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Bummer!!

The bolt like that came stock on my "19 trike. Problem with it is on the new Mustang seat is that it is too tall. The seat hangs over the hole so even if I finally get it in the hole it will quickly put a hole in the seat:-( Mustang is working on a solution now. I'm sure it will be a shorter bolt, we'll see.

:gah:...Hope they get it resolved for you quickly.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Since I can't ride or do any strenuous work, I felt a need to do something trike related....so I ordered a Scratch & Dent Set of DK Custom Passenger Floorboard Relocators...they shipped today.:clapping:

:jumpy:Fingers crossed that I'm able to install them and take a ride in a couple of weeks.

 

[TrainingWheels]

:gah:...Hope they get it resolved for you quickly.

The bottom line is the seat hangs over the bolt all the way back against all the wires, there is no way to get a bolt in there. Waiting on Mustang again.

 

[ShapeShifter]

The bottom line is the seat hangs over the bolt all the way back against all the wires, there is no way to get a bolt in there. Waiting on Mustang again.

I take it you have Mustang's Heated Deluxe Touring Seat, P/N: 79007. It appears to be a really nice seat!

 

[Jd1a]

210 mile lunch ride.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Made The Decision

Used the ZillaCash and Store Credit from the Avon Cobra Chrome Trike Tire refund from Revzilla on a Heated Pant Liner Order. Will buy a replacement Cobra Chrome Trike Tire next spring from their Sister Company's Cycle Gear Store @ Little Rock.

Given the much cooler temps we're already having, I believe the Heated Pant Liner will be a good addition to the Heated Jacket on order from The Warming Store. These two along with my Heated Socks and Gloves, should keep me nice and toasty on longer rides this winter.

 

[TrainingWheels]

Cool Ride

Yesterdat I left the house to lead a Legion Riders ride, it was 28 degrees. When I got to the meet spot, there was just 2 of us that showed up. Instead of a couple hundred mile ride we decided we'd just call it good and go home They say just showing up is 50% of the job(Coffee)

 

[graygoat]

Put the Tri in storage for the winter. No riding for the last couple weeks anyway (cold, snow & salt). This fall (or lack thereof) really sucks. Countdown to spring has begun.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Wasn't today...was last Thursday.

Installed the Primary Vent Kit. Hopefully it will stop the transfer I've been having of oil from the transmission to the primary.

Will know in a week or so.



Kevin

 

[Dave59]

Hey Fuzzy, "A.B. Normal Engineering". Got a good chuckle out of that. We have a number of guys around here that should have that on their shirt.

 

[Fearless]

Well it's over for 2019

Changed oil and put it to bed for winter sad day even though I had a short warm up ride to heat saturate the motor before oil change. fred

 

[Jack Klarich]

Alan, I doubt putting your H D vent kit would void a warranty tho a phone call to your dealer should answer that

The hydraulic clutch actuator piston shrouds the push rod blocking the fluid from draining back past the trap door bearings like it should

Too much of any fluid and or fluid mix is going to give you clutch disc problems, since HD is now selling a new fluid for both primary and tranny we will see how this plays out

The trannys have their own vent tube, the new fix HD has is IMO a band aid, they need to correct the original problem IMO as to the transfer issue ( cable pull clutches do not exhibit this problem as of this date) H D knew of this as early as 2014

 

[DK Custom Products]

Changed oil and put it to bed for winter sad day even though I had a short warm up ride to heat saturate the motor before oil change. fred

Ack. I hate that for you. Well, riding in the spring will be all the sweeter for having had to wait.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Put the Tri in storage for the winter. No riding for the last couple weeks anyway (cold, snow & salt). This fall (or lack thereof) really sucks. Countdown to spring has begun.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Took me a minute on the abnormal engineering. :laugh:

Yeah, straightforward install. No, won't void my warranty. HD part, done per HD instructions.

Instructions give no reason for the vent kit. But the theory is that as the primary warms up and cools down there is a vacuum created that pulls oil from the transmission. Some have said that the vacuum is/could also be coming from the engine main, into the primary.

As Jack mentioned, this vent is not addressing the cause of the migration. Obviously there have been millions of engines that did not migrate and did not have a primary vent.

To me it does not matter. I just don't want my trans fluid going into my primary, and hopefully the vent will stop that.

I am running redline shockproof in the trans and syn3 in the primary. While a bunch of redline (far more than 5 oz) has ended up in the primary, so far I have had no negative results (clutch slippage, etc.) from it.

Alan, I doubt putting your H D vent kit would void a warranty tho a phone call to your dealer should answer that

The hydraulic clutch actuator piston shrouds the push rod blocking the fluid from draining back past the trap door bearings like it should

Too much of any fluid and or fluid mix is going to give you clutch disc problems, since HD is now selling a new fluid for both primary and tranny we will see how this plays out

The trannys have their own vent tube, the new fix HD has is IMO a band aid, they need to correct the original problem IMO as to the transfer issue ( cable pull clutches do not exhibit this problem as of this date) H D knew of this as early as 2014

Yep, not addressing the root for sure. Never had the problem on the '14 and thought I would get away without in on the '19. No such luck. Hopefully it's behind me now.

Kevin